This section contains an overview of the most relevant events in Switzerland.
7 April 2025
The Romansh language (Romontsch or Rumantsch in Graubünden, Romanisch for the rest of German-speaking Switzerland, le Romanche in French-speaking Switzerland, il Romancio in Italian) is spoken in Switzerland only in the canton of Graubünden. The term Bündnerromanisch is often used. Origin Romansh originates in the language of the tribes of the Raetians (they inhabited the … Read more » “The Romansh Cultural Festival FESTIVALET”
28 March 2025
Morges is hosting the Tulip Festival again, with more than 140,000 flowers and about 350 varieties of tulips. From 28 March to 11 May 2025, this year’s theme is ‘water’; visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ‘water’ and lac Léman (Lake Geneva). The festival is organised by the association Morges Fleur du Léman. … Read more » “The Tulip Festival in Morges and the gardens of Vullierens castle”
15 March 2025
Around 125 museums throughout Switzerland and some neighbouring regions facilitate unconventional encounters through ” TiM—Tandem in the Museum” (TaM, Tandem au Musée en français). TiM facilitates encounters and opens the museums to new target groups in Graubünden. More than 400 so-called TiM guides are active and accompany other people to museums. In pairs, they tell … Read more » “Tandem in the Museum and the Musée imaginaire Suisse”
15 March 2025
A random selection of impressions from Fasnacht 2025 Monday, March 10th, 03.58 AM The Morgenstraich The new generation
11 February 2025
The Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel (CDN) will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025. The celebrations will begin on 21 February, and the programme will be gradually unveiled on the CDN website. The building designed by Mario Botta encompasses Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s home, making it an integral part of the Centre Dürrenmatt, inaugurated in 2000. The CDN exists … Read more » “Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel 25th anniversary”
28 January 2025
On 28 January, the official handover from the city of Malmö to Basel and the ‘Semi-Final Draw Ceremony’ for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 took place at Basel’s Museum of Fine Arts (Kunstmuseum Basel). The 37 countries participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 were allocated to one of the two Semi-Finals in the draw. … Read more » “Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Malmö hands over to Basel”
12 January 2025
The E.A.T. | Engadin Art Talks is a non-profit foundation that serves as a multidisciplinary platform for facilitating discussions and conversations between artists, curators, and scholars on current issues in our society and an interested public. Its mission is to build knowledge transfer and relationships that open new ways of thinking. Since its foundation, E.A.T. … Read more » “Engadin Art Talks in Zuoz and Satellite Event in St.Moritz”
11 January 2025
Although Switzerland was neutral during the Second World War, it owes a lot to the courageous citizens of its neighbouring countries. As part of the celebrations to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Art’Rhena (Île du Rhin – 68600 Vogelgrun) is presenting a programme dedicated to two brave citizens. Theater: … Read more » “Celebrations to Mark 80 Years End of the Second World War”
10 December 2024
Carlo Collodi’s (1826-1890) children’s novel Pinocchio is on the Christmas programme in the romantic Clavadeira in Riom (canton Graunbunden). This extraordinary story is about becoming an adult, a humorous meditation on freedom, and a touching evening for the whole family. Every child knows Pinocchio, the stubborn puppet from Master Gepetto’s carpenter’s workshop. When he lies, … Read more » “Pinocchio in Riom”
22 November 2024
What exactly is a ‘chalet’? Are there features that make the cosy wooden house a chalet? Is it the knitted construction or the wide overhanging roof? Or the geraniums in front of the windows or the roof beams? Or is the ‘chalet’ just a symbol and allusion to a longing for Alpine nature and, therefore, … Read more » “The chalet, its history and future”
